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Attack Systems · Loitering Munitions

Kamikaze Drones & Loitering Munitions.

A kamikaze drone (loitering munition) is an unmanned aircraft that loiters over a target area, searches for and identifies its target, then guides itself onto it. Solid Aero builds kamikaze drones in three classes — from hand-launched tactical systems to long-range platforms with more than 500 km of range.

Kamikaze Drones & Loitering Munitions

Engagement authority stays with the operator: AI-assisted target recognition and an encrypted real-time video link support the decision, and the strike is made with human approval. Airframes, avionics and software are developed in-house.

Key Capabilities

  • 01From tactical range (KARAGUN · 60 km datalink) to long range (ÇEPNİ · 500+ km)
  • 02Hand launch, vehicle rail, pneumatic catapult or RATO launch
  • 03AI-assisted target recognition and tracking
  • 04Operator-in-the-loop engagement
  • 05Encrypted HD video datalink (AES-256)
  • 06GNSS anti-jam options

Platforms

KOVAK — Loitering · Precision Strike UAS

Loitering · Precision Strike UAS

KOVAK

Loitering · Precision Strike UAS

KOVAK is an advanced unmanned strike system engineered for rapid response, precision targeting, and tactical effectiveness. AI-assisted target recognition with operator-in-the-loop engagement provides modern forces with adaptable and effective strike solutions.

Class
Strike UAS
Role
Loitering Munition
MTOW
12 kg
Payload
3 kg
Endurance
60 min
Domain
Land · Littoral
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KARAGUN — Tactical · Hand-Launched Strike UAS

Tactical · Hand-Launched Strike UAS

KARAGUN

Tactical · Hand-Launched Strike UAS

KARAGUN is a portable tactical strike UAS designed for rapid single-operator deployment without runway or launcher. A real-time video feed maintains operator engagement authority while AI-based target recognition supports precision strike.

Class
Strike UAS
Role
Tactical Strike
Launch
Hand
MTOW
10 kg
Endurance
60 min
Range
60 km HD
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ÇEPNİ — Fixed-Wing Medium-Range Tactical UAV · ISR / Strike

Fixed-Wing Tactical UAV · ISR / Strike

ÇEPNİ

Fixed-Wing Medium-Range Tactical UAV · ISR / Strike

ÇEPNİ is a fixed-wing tactical UAV with selectable configurations by mission profile. Its modular wing and fuselage let a single operator deploy it from containerized storage in under 30 minutes, while heavy-fuel EFI propulsion and a low-RCS carbon fiber airframe deliver a range of over 500 km. It launches without a runway from a pneumatic catapult, vehicle rail or RATO booster.

Class
Fixed-Wing UAV
Role
ISR · Strike
Range
500+ km
Endurance
3–4 h
Payload
15 kg
Launch
Catapult · Rail
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a kamikaze drone?

A kamikaze drone is an unmanned aircraft that loiters over a target area, searches for a target and dives onto it to neutralise it. In technical literature it is called a loitering munition.

Is a kamikaze drone the same as a loitering munition?

In most usage, yes. "Loitering munition" is the technical term that stresses the ability to wait over the target area; "kamikaze drone" is the common name for the same class of systems.

Which is Solid Aero's longest-range kamikaze drone?

ÇEPNİ. It has a 500 km baseline range, extending to 800 km in a reduced-payload configuration, with a 15 kg payload, 180–185 km/h cruise and 3–4 h endurance. A single operator deploys it from a container in under 30 minutes.

Is there a hand-launched kamikaze drone?

Yes. KARAGUN is a man-portable kamikaze drone launched by hand, with no launcher or runway: 10 kg MTOW, 60 min endurance and a 60 km HD L-Band video link.